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Provincial Crown parcels will see an extended rent freeze for the 2026/27 season. The announcement made by Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn on Aug. 26 means that rates on Agricultural Crown Land forage leases will stay frozen at $3.66 per animal unit month
through the 2027 growing season. As the lowest Agricultural Crown Land rate in Western Canada, the freeze directly affects all cattle producers leasing Crown pasture in this area. Alongside the rate freeze, the province is also proposing regulatory changes to let certain forage leaseholders renew consecutively instead of losing their
lease to auction after 15 years. A cap on how much Crown land any single producer or related entity can hold is also proposed. The changes come as producers face pressure from ongoing trade disputes with the United States and a slower-than-average harvest this fall. As one of the largest blocks of native grassland under the province’s community pasture pro-
gram, Ellice-Archie community pasture usage, and other similar Crown land leased by producers around the region – such as those in McCreary, Langford, and Alonsa – continue to lead producers with many continued benefits, specifically providing local producers with access to grazing land they might not otherwise be able to afford, freeing up their own land for growing
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FINDING MY ROOTS
Begin n in g m y journ ey dow n the p a th of ex p lorin g history – of m yself a n d m y fa m ily, a n d our p la ce in this w orld RAC HEAL FLIN TO FT So uth M o unta in Pre ss
Editor’s note: this is part 1 of a multi-part series.
A small box showed up in my mailbox a few weeks ago. My parents sent me an ancestry DNA kit for my birthday, after I’d been telling them for a while how much I wanted to know more about our family history. I have not sent the sample back yet. It is still sitting on my counter, and writing this article is what actually got me to sit down and get started with it. So, I do not have answers yet... I am right at the beginning. Growing up, if anyone asked about my background, I had one answer ready. I am a little bit of everything. I knew there was some Swedish in there somewhere, but past that, nobody in the family could really tell me much. It felt like a normal thing to say. Almost everyone I knew gave some version of the same answer. Coming from Ontario a little over a decade ago, something is different in Manitoba. People know who they are, and they can say it plainly. I am Ukrainian. I am English. I am Métis. There is no vague shrug attached to it. Nobody treats it like a big reveal, and it is just part of their identity and how they introduce themselves. When someone shared where their family came from, I had nothing to offer back. I could not do the same for my own. Something about that always felt missing. Somewhere along the way, in my own family, most of that story got lost. Details just slip away over a few generations when nobody writes them down. Every family is different too. Mine
has always been a small one. Nobody had a lot of kids, there was never a big table full of relatives trading old stories, and I think that had something to do with how little ended up getting passed down to me. That is part of why I wanted to write this now, rather than wait until I have all the answers. I have a feeling I am not the only one out there who feels this way. For most of my life, not knowing must about my lineage did not feel like a big deal. It is only in the last while that it has started to feel like something I needed to know. I think that happens to a lot of people. The questions that never seemed urgent at age 20 starts to feel a lot more pressing the older you get.
If you grew up hearing the same catch-all answer I did, the little bit of everything, that phrase almost always means nobody kept track. It rarely means there is nothing there to find. If you feel like you are in the same boat as me, here is what I am doing right now, in case it helps you get started too. I am not an expert. I am just a few steps ahead of where I was a month ago, and here is what those steps look like. Start with the people still around to ask. Parents, aunts, uncles, grandparents. Ask where the family came from, what names they remember, and whether anyone kept old photos or docu-
ments. I talked with my parents about this before I even opened the kit box, and they remembered more than I expected once I actually asked. This is the fastest and cheapest resource you have, and it will not be there forever. Look for vital records. Every province and territory in Canada keeps its own historical birth, marriage, and death records, so look up the one for wherever your family actually lived. These can confirm names, dates, and places that memory alone sometimes gets wrong, and they are often available online or through a simple request. Check with Library and Archives Canada. Immigra-
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tion and passenger records are kept there, and they can help trace when and how a family arrived in this country, sometimes down to the ship and the year, if that’s applicable to you. Look into local Facebook groups and genealogy pages for your area. A lot of small towns have people who have old photos and cemetery records, and they are usually glad to have someone new show up asking questions. Visit a local museum or historical society. Many towns have small archives with old newspapers, church records, and community his-
tory books that never made it online. Take a DNA test if it interests you. Sites like Ancestry and MyHeritage compare your results against people with documented roots in specific regions and can sometimes connect you with relatives you did not know existed. A surname, a story, an old photo with no names on the back. None of that is nothing to a genealogist. It is usually exactly where they start, and it might be exactly where you start too. I know not everyone cares about this the way I do. Plenty of people are perfectly happy not knowing, and that is fine too. But I find myself genuinely excited about it. I have had people tell me over the years that I have the look of certain nationalities, guesses that never quite matched what I thought I knew about myself. Whether any of that turns out to be true or not, there is something fun about actually finding out instead of just wondering. I don’t know yet what my results will show. Maybe the Swedish story holds up. Maybe there’s a surprise waiting. I’ll share what I find as this series goes on. If you’ve done this kind of digging yourself, or if you’ve never had a clear answer to give when someone asks where you come from, I’d love to hear from you. Chances are you’re not as alone in that as you think. As for me, that box is finally getting mailed this week. If your own family history is still a mystery too, consider this your nudge to start asking.
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It’s tim e to let go of th ese h ouseh old item s As a columnist, I’m always on the hunt for material, and this idea crossed my computer screen a week prior to the staff’s two-week holiday shutdown last month. Part of the time away from the office – even though it’s difficult – is to tidy up the house or should I say two bedrooms, as the other half wants to downsize thanks to an open air window, leaving myself wanting to upsize. So, what better way to make space feel more functional than by reading up on and sharing how professional organizers find ways to declutter, based on a Good Housekeeping article. Clutter has a way of building up because it’s often hard to know what to do with an item. Deciding whether to keep, donate, or throw away an item can take more energy and time than you expect.
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izer and founder of Appleshine. Experts share the things to declutter from your home, from old books to expired toiletry items. If you’re looking for a method to motivate you, a few editor-approved ones include the core 4 method, the 10-10 method, and the 50% rule. 1). Expired spices and food – Toss expired ingredients, condiments, and spices to free up space and avoid potential health risks. 2). Books you’ve already read – Instead of letting books gather dust in the closet or pile up on the nightstand, donate them when you’re done reading. “Books in good condition can go to book sales, libraries or thrift stores,” says Julie Stobbe of Mind Over Clutter. 3). Shopping and tote bags – Avoid collecting excess re-
usable shopping bags by keeping just a few favourites – around two or three per person – and donating the rest. 4). Unworn and unloved clothing – Keep only the clothes you currently wear and love. “Donating sooner rather than later ensures items will be in style and can be sold by thrift or consignment stores,” says Stobbe.” Clothing stored for years often gets damaged and ends up in a landfill.” 5). Expired or unwanted toiletries – Check under the bathroom sink, where clutter builds up quickly, says Rachel Rosenthal, a professional organizer at Rachel and Company. “It’s a great spot to find expired or unnecessary items.” Clear out expired cosmetics, skincare products, medications and bulky packaging to free up space.
6). Old linens, towels and pillows – If your linen closet is overflowing, toss any stained or torn linens. Donate gently used sheets and pillows that no longer fit your beds to local charities, and give old towels and bedding to animal shelters. 7). Incomplete toy sets and games – With kids, toys and games pile up fast – donate anything they’ve outgrown (when’s the last time they played with that baby doll?). Toss or repurpose books, puzzles and games with missing pieces, and clear out broken crayons, dried-out markers and incomplete toy sets. 8). Miscellaneous wires and cords – Searching for a charger in a tangle of wires is frustrating. If you don’t know what a cord belongs to, toss it! “There’s no need to keep cords for devices you no longer own,” says Rosenthal.
9). Old shoes – Get rid of unworn shoes, from worn-out sneakers to uncomfortable heels, and donate any pairs in good condition. 10). Empty takeout containers – Ditch cheap plastic containers, especially those that are stained, cracked or missing lids. While you’re at it, toss chipped dishes, glasses and damaged kitchen gadgets. 11). Junk mail and takeout menus – As you sort through mail, toss junk mail and takeout menus straight into the recycling bin. Be sure to shred any mail containing personal information. It’s safe to say most people have some clutter hiding in the home. If you’re feeling overwhelmed and don’t know where to start when it comes to decluttering, professional organizers know best!
M a nitoba drivers need ta x relief a t th e p um p :CT F The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) is calling on Premier Wab Kinew to cut the provincial gas tax and the federal government to keep its fuel tax cut after releasing its 28th annual Gas Tax Honesty Report, shining a light on all the hidden taxes that make fueling up more expensive. “Kinew can give Manitobans a break today by cutting
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March 1. Drivers in Manitoba are paying about 27 cents in federal and provincial taxes per litre of gasoline when they fill up, according to the CTF’s Gas Tax Honesty Report. The federal government charges a hidden carbon tax through fuel regulations that costs seven cents per litre. GST costs Manitobans about 7.6 cents per litre.
The Manitoba government charges a provincial gas tax of 12.5 cents per litre. Every fill-up costs Manitoba families about $9 in the provincial gas tax for a minivan and $12 for a pick-up truck. Kinew previously cut the provincial gas tax to zero in 2024. He referred to his previous year-long gas tax cut as “the most important thing that a provincial government
ever did in the history of Manitoba.” “We have heard loud and clear from Manitobans that this has been something that has made a difference,” Kinew said in another interview about the previous gas tax cut. “If it was up to me, the holiday would last forever.” Prime Minister Mark Carney temporarily cut the 10 cents per litre federal gas tax
in April. Polling shows that 63 per cent of Canadians oppose the federal government hiking fuel taxes in September. “It’s time for Kinew to bring back the gas tax cut and provide relief from skyhigh gas prices,” Haubrich said. “Carney can keep providing relief by scrapping his plans to jack the federal fuel tax back up.”
Scra p p ing industria l ca rbon ta x w ould m a ke Ca na da com p etitive The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney to immediately act on Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s recommendation to remove the industrial carbon tax. “Carbon taxes make life more expensive and leave Canadian businesses less competitive,” said Gage Haubrich, CTF Prairie Director. “Carney needs to listen to Ford and scrap his costly and economically punishing hidden industrial carbon tax.” Ford called on Carney to scrap the industrial carbon tax as the United States gov-
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Where can large wildlife get help? R eha bilita tion lim its ra ise q uestion s a boutthe op tion s a va ila ble for in jured a n d orp ha n ed deer, elk, a n d m oose
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For our communities south of Riding Mountain National Park, encounters with large wildlife are usually a joyful part of living in the region. Parks Canada estimates the park supports approximately 3,000 moose and 1,800 elk. Moose are being seen more often across the area, while elk are found throughout the park. Deer, meanwhile, are a familiar sight across rural western Manitoba. But when one of those animals appears injured or genuinely orphaned, a seemingly simple question becomes surprisingly difficult: where can it go for rehabilitation? Manitoba Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures advises residents who encounter wildlife that appears sick, injured or orphaned not to approach or capture the animal. Instead, people are instructed to note its location and condition and contact a conservation officer, who will determine the appropriate course of action. The province also cautions that a young animal found by itself is not necessarily abandoned. Parents frequently leave their young alone while feeding and may remain nearby. Unnecessary intervention can put both people and wildlife at risk. Possessing or attempting to rehabilitate wildlife without the appropriate permits is illegal in Manitoba. For many species, Manitoba has established wildlife rehabilitation services. Wildlife Haven Rehabilitation Centre, near Ile-des-Chenes, describes itself as Manitoba’s largest and most experienced wildlife rehabilitation facility. It cares for more than 170 species, including birds of prey, songbirds, waterfowl, rabbits, squirrels, bats, foxes, coyotes, bobcats, reptiles and amphibians. There is, however, a significant exception. Wildlife Haven does not accept hoofed wildlife, specifically including deer, moose and elk. Its public information directs anyone finding those species in need of care to Manitoba Conservation. Prairie Wildlife Rehabili-
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CW D CO M PL ICAT IO N S Any discussion about rehabilitating or moving members of the deer family also has to consider chronic wasting disease, commonly known as CWD. The fatal neurological disease affects cervids, a group that includes white-tailed and mule deer, elk, moose and caribou. Manitoba confirmed its first case in 2021. In its Dec. 22, 2025 update, the province reported 35 confirmed cases – 26 in mule deer and nine in white-tailed deer. None of those 35 confirmed cases was found in a moose or elk, although both species are susceptible to the disease. CWD presents wildlife officials with a particularly difficult disease-control problem because animals may carry the disease before obvious symptoms emerge, and definitive diagnosis relies on postmortem testing. Those concerns give governments legitimate reasons to carefully control the movement of cervids. They do not, however, completely answer what happens
to an otherwise treatable or genuinely orphaned animal. Manitoba’s Wildlife Act does not appear to impose a blanket prohibition on transporting every wild animal out of the province. The legislation states that a person cannot export or attempt to export a wild animal from Manitoba except under authority of a permit. Whether such a permit could be issued specifically to transfer an injured or orphaned wild deer, elk or moose to an authorized rehabilitation facility elsewhere – and what CWD restrictions or requirements in another jurisdiction would apply – is less clear from publicly available information. This newspaper reached out to Manitoba Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures to clarify whether any facility, permit holder or government program in Manitoba is currently authorized to rehabilitate injured or orphaned wild deer, elk or moose. The department was also asked what options conservation officers have when such an animal might otherwise recover; whether an interprovincial rehabilitation transfer can be authorized; how CWD affects those decisions; and whether statistics are kept on the disposition of injured and orphaned large wildlife. A response had not been received by press time.
PR O VIN CE IN VE ST IN G IN R E H ABIL IT AT IO N The questions come as Manitoba makes a substantial new investment in wildlife rehabilitation. On June 3, the province announced a $650,000 grant for major capital improvements at Wildlife Haven. The province said the funding will modernize the centre’s infrastructure and expand its capacity to care for injured and orphaned wildlife. According to the province, Wildlife Haven has cared for more than 55,000 animals since 1984, while annual admissions have grown from about 200 animals in the
1980s to more than 2,000 today. Hoofed wildlife, however, remains outside the species Wildlife Haven accepts. Although Manitoba’s Wildlife Act allows wildlife to be exported under permit, it remains unclear from publicly available information what practical options exist for transferring an injured or orphaned wild deer, elk or moose to an authorized rehabilitation facility outside Manitoba. CWD controls, requirements imposed by a receiving province and the availability of an appropriate facility could all affect such a decision.
As Manitoba invests in expanded wildlife rehabilitation capacity, the exclusion of hoofed wildlife raises a reasonable question for communities across western Manitoba: what options exist when the animal needing help is a deer, elk or moose? For residents who encounter one, the province’s advice remains unchanged. Do not approach, capture or attempt to rehabilitate the animal yourself. Record its location and condition and contact a conservation officer. What happens after that call is the question that remains to be fully answered.
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M a nitoba governm ent a dds 4,7 2 5 net new h ea lth -ca re w orkers since 2 0 2 3 The Manitoba government has added 4,725 net new health-care workers across the province since October 2023, adding capacity to a health-care system experiencing significant pressure as hospitals and emergency departments care for more patients with increasingly complex needs, Premier Wab Kinew and Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care Minister Uzoma Asagwara announced. “We know how hard health-care workers are working right now, and we know patients are waiting too long for care. Our hospitals and front-line health-care teams are under significant pressure, and the people working in them continue to step up for Manitobans every single day,” said Kinew. “The 4,725 additional health-care workers we’ve added are helping teams respond to that pressure and care for more patients at a time when they’re needed most. We know we need even more people on the front lines, and we’re going to keep hiring and keep strengthening the system.” The 4,725 net new health-
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better care for patients, the minister noted. Seven Oaks is also welcoming new physicians to its urgent care department. Dr. Janet Yuen begins work today and is the first physician to join the hospital through the reinstated Family Physician Emergency Medicine Training Program. Dr. Ayomikun Soyombo, an emergency medicine physician recruited from the United Kingdom (U.K.), is also joining the urgent care team at Seven Oaks and will work at Grace Hospital. “I have been blown away by everyone going above and beyond to make me feel welcome, and that solidified my decision to join the Manitoba family,” said Soyombo. “My family and I are excited about what tomorrow holds. I look forward to bringing my experience as an emergency medicine consultant in the U.K. to
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NOTICE OF NOMINATIONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the following days: Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026 Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026 Friday, Sept. 18, 2026 Monday, Sept. 21, 2026 Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026
Notice is hereby given that a copy of the ROLLING RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION VOTERS LIST may be revised at: Rolling River School Division Administration Office, 36 Armitage Avenue, Minnedosa, MB on Sept. 16 to 22, 2026 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. At this time the Senior Election Official will be available to update the voters list by: (a) adding the names of voters who are entitled to have their names on the list; (b) deleting the names of persons who are not entitled to have their names on the list; and (c) making such other correction of errors to the list as required. SCHOOL TRUSTEE ELECTION VOTER ELIGIBILITY: A person is eligible to have his or her name added to the ROLLING RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION VOTERS LIST if he or she is: (1) a Canadian citizen and at least 18 years of age on election day; and (2) a resident of the Rolling River School Division for at least six months prior to election day APPLICATION FOR PERSONAL SECURITY PROTECTION: A voter may apply in writing to the Senior Election Official (at the address/fax number below) no later than Sept. 22, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. to have his/her name and other personal information omitted or obscured from the voters list in order to protect the voter’s personal security. The application may be submitted in person, by mail or fax and must include your name, address and include proof of identity.
Manitoba and contributing to the delivery of high-quality emergency care.” These additions support ongoing efforts to increase capacity, respond to growing patient needs and support health-care workers experiencing sustained pressure across the system. The Manitoba government continues to work with health-system partners to recruit and retain doctors, nurses, allied health professionals and other specialized staff to support health services across the province. While 4,725 net new healthcare workers have joined the system since October 2023, the Manitoba government recognizes more work is needed and will continue recruiting and retaining health-care professionals to increase capacity and improve access to care for Manitobans.
between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon, and 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. at the following location: Harrison Park Municipal Office, located at 43 Gateway Street, in Onanole, MB. Nominations will be received for the offices of: Reeve Three (3) Councillors – Ward 1
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NOTICE OF NOMINATIONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the following days: Sept. 16 to Sept. 22, 2026 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Rolling River School Division Administration Office 36 Armitage Avenue, Minnedosa, MB I will receive nominations for the offices of
SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEE FOR WARDS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 of the ROLLING RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION The nomination deadline is Sept. 22, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Nominations cannot be accepted after this day. All nominations shall be made in writing and shall be signed by at least twenty-five voters, or NOT less than 1% of the voters (whichever is the lesser) of the authority or ward (as the case may be), but in all cases by at least two voters. Each nomination shall also be accompanied by the candidate’s declaration of qualification. Nominations may be filed in person at the above location, on the date and hours specified, by an agent, or by fax. To obtain a nomination paper, and/or candidate’s declaration of qualification, contact the Senior Election Official at the telephone number listed below. Nomination papers not accompanied by the required documents and not properly filed shall be rejected. Jean Garbolinsky jgarbolinsky@rrsd.mb.ca Senior Election Official (Work) 204-867-2754 Rolling River School Division (Cell) 204-868-0104 36 Armitage Avenue (Fax) 204-867-2037 Box 1170 Minnedosa, MB R0J 1E0 Dated at Minnedosa in the Province of Manitoba, on Aug. 31, 2026.
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NOTICE OF NOMINATIONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the following days: September 16, 17, 18, 21, and 22, 2026 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Municipality of Clanwilliam-Erickson Municipal Office, 45 Main Street, Erickson, MB I will receive nominations for the offices of:
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Three (3) LUD of Sandy Lake Committee Members
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of the aforesaid Local Authority.
The nomination deadline is Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. Nominations cannot be accepted after this day.
The nomination deadline is Sept. 22, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Nominations cannot be accepted after this day.
All nominations shall be made in writing on the prescribed form and shall be signed by at least twenty-five voters, or NOT less than 1% of the voters (whichever is the lesser) of the authority or ward (as the case may be), but in all cases by at least two voters. Each nomination shall also be accompanied by the candidate’s declaration of qualification.
All nominations shall be made in writing and shall be signed by at least twenty-five voters, or NOT less than 1% of the voters (whichever is the lesser) of the authority or ward (as the case may be), but in all cases by at least two voters. Each nomination shall also be accompanied by the candidate’s declaration of qualification.
Nominations may be filed in person at the above location, on the date and hours specified, by an official agent, or by email. To obtain a nomination paper, and/or candidate’s declaration of qualification, contact the Senior Election Official (SEO) at the telephone number listed below.
Nominations may be filed in person at the above location, on the date and hours specified, by an agent, or by email. To obtain a nomination paper, and / or candidate’s declaration of qualification, contact the SEO at the telephone number or email address listed below.
All changes to the voters list must be completed on or before Sept. 22, 2026.
Nomination papers not accompanied by the required documents and not properly filed shall be rejected.
Dated at Minnedosa in the Province of Manitoba, on Aug. 31, 2026.
Dated at Onanole, MB, this 26th day of August, 2026.
Jean Garbolinsky jgarbolinsky@rrsd.mb.ca Senior Election Official (Work) 204-867-2754 Rolling River School Division (Cell) 204-868-0104 36 Armitage Avenue (Fax) 204-867-2037 Box 1170 Minnedosa, MB R0J 1E0
Chad Davies Senior Election Official (SEO) Municipality of Harrison Park Phone: 204-848-7614 Email: admin@harrisonpark.ca
Nomination papers not accompanied by the required documents and not properly filed shall be rejected. Iain Edye, SEO Ph: 204-636-2431 cao@ericksonmb.ca Dated at the Municipal Office of Clanwilliam-Erickson on Aug. 26, 2026.
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RCM P resp ond to serious two-vehicle collision On Aug. 28, Pembina Valley RCMP responded to a twovehicle collision in the Rural Municipality (R.M.) of Roland. The collision occurred at the intersection of Highway 23 and Highway 3. An eastbound SUV crossing Highway 3 was hit by a southbound SUV. The force of the collision caused the eastbound SUV to roll into the southeast ditch. The driver of the eastbound vehicle – a 51year-old female from Morden – was transported via STARS air ambulance to hospital in Winnipeg. A 44-year-old Winkler male, a passenger in her vehicle, was taken to hospital in Winnipeg by ground ambulance. Both are in critical but stable condition. The driver of the other SUV, a 55-year-old Texas male, was uninjured.
On Aug. 28, Shamattawa RCMP were called to an assault at the Northern Store in the community. Officers immediately responded to the scene where they located a seriously injured male suffering from what appeared to be a stab wound. The investigation determined the male suspect, known to the victim, was still on the scene and was arrested without incident. The 36-yearold victim was transported to the local nursing station where he succumbed to his injuries.
scene, as did the STARS air ambulance. A portion of Highway 6 was closed for more than three hours while RCMP worked at the scene.
or restricted weapon. Two other Swan River residents – a 42-year-old female and 70-yearold male – are charged with:
Possession of drugs for the purpose of trafficking x2; Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000; and Unau-
thorized possession of a prohibited or restricted weapon. All three were released on undertakings.
RCMP Briefs Provincial Roundup Manitoba RCMP Major Crime Services (MCS) was deployed to the community and took carriage of the investigation. A 58-year-old male, from Shamattawa, has been charged with second-degree murder in relation to the male’s death and remains in custody.
On Aug. 23, Lundar RCMP responded to a single-vehicle rollover in the R.M. of Grahamdale. The rollover occurred on Highway 6, less than a kilometre from the junction at Highway 237 north of Moosehorn. A southbound truck went off the highway into the ditch and rolled multiple times before coming to a stop. The driver, a 21-year-old Thompson male, died at the scene of his injuries. Five passengers inside the truck sustained nonlife-threatening injuries. Multiple EMS units attended the
On Aug. 20, the Swan River General Investigation Section – assisted by Swan River detachment members and RCMP Police Dog Services – executed a search warrant at a residence on 6th Avenue North in Swan River. The warrant was obtained after RCMP received information and complaints that drug trafficking was occurring at the residence. One resident, a 43-year-old Brandon male, was arrested by officers after being seen leaving the home as RCMP were preparing to execute the search warrant. Officers then executed the warrant and went inside the residence, finding and seizing: 26 grams of powder cocaine; 3.5 grams of crack cocaine; 268 prescription pills; various drug paraphernalia, such as scales and packaging materials; $6,820 in cash; and an expandable baton. Two Swan River females were arrested inside the home. A 43year-old male of Brandon is charged with: Trafficking of cocaine; Possession of drugs for the purpose of trafficking; Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000; an unauthorized possession of a prohibited
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By supporting small-town museums, you help to preserve and promote the past in a more personal way. It is this personal touch that makes the museum a focal point in the town and a more substantial touchstone to its unique history. Of course, museums in small towns and villages confront many challenges. The museum’s artifacts are gifts of residents on hand to see how just prominently their gifts are displayed. And, small-town and village museums lack the resources to contextualize artifacts and prepare interpretive displays and special exhibits that help the collection rise above being simply a jumble from local attics or small town farms. But small-town museums have great advantages too. For one, they’re often more informal and family-friendly. Many children will learn more from a small museum where they’re allowed to handle at least some items in the collection than from a big museum where the collection is mounted in display cases. Even more, town and village museums are philanthropic ventures that connect people to a local place. They bring together citizens to tell the story of their community, or of some important aspect of its history – and thereby build connections that will sustain their community in days ahead. In that sense, the museum is as much for the residents as for out-of-town visitors. The Strathclair Museum overseen by a board of directors, presently led by President Verna Martin, has a wealth of artifacts and buildings including a blacksmith shop featuring a sign “S.C. Millman General Blacksmith” above the front door, as part of its collection. Should goals go ahead as planned, the Strathclair Museum will also feature a new display building to house agricultural equipment and other related artifacts, presently needing a home to be showcased properly. Farm equipment on hand includes an antique manure spreader, sickle mowers, and a walk-behind plow. Many of these pieces are important to the agricultural and community history of the Strathclair area, but the museum’s current facilities on Main Street limit how much can be properly displayed and made accessible to visitors. Pursuing grants and other funding opportunities for the next chapter of the Strathclair
Museum, the board feels that community support at home, throughout the region and former residents across Manitoba and Canada, will be an important link of raising much needed dollars. “Estimated cost of the building project is over $100,000,” as noted in a press release. “Project lead, Gary Dalgarno, is heading up this one-of-a-kind project, with the hope of seeing construction start in 2027.” The new building would allow more of the collection to be seen while providing room for the museum to continue preserving local history in future years. Donations of any amount are most welcome from an individual or family, in memory of a loved one, or in honour of someone. With the Strathclair Museum Association (Box 116, Strathclair R0J 2C0) being a registered charity, official charitable donation receipts can be issued for eligible donations. Small-town museums preserve hypere-local history, strengthen community identity, and offer intimate authentic cultural experiences, and other fundraising offsets such as miniature golf at the Prairie Mountain Regional Museum, located west of Shoal Lake. Museums draw travellers looking for authentic roadside discoveries, supporting nearby restaurants, shops, and rural economic. Also operating often as grassroots gathering spaces, museums anchor the social fabric and reflect the shared values of the towns they represent. Noted as community hubs, museums provide unique culture educational opportunities while fostering a strong sense of community connection. Small town historical museums can increase our sense of well-being, help us feel proud of where we have come from, can inspire, challenge and stimulate us. In an age where many places risk losing their unique character, preserving rural identity isn’t just about looking back – it’s about moving forward with purpose. Here at home and across Manitoba, communities are embracing grassroots heritage planning to celebrate small town cultural revival, foster local pride, and ensure their stories live on. Enriching stories of heartache and loss, wonderment and pride, discovery and growth, and how settlement carved out the community itself, history is alive and well thanks to the dedication of volunteers making small-town and village museums exemplars of “philanthrolocalism.”
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Last week, we talked about what is growing in my veggie/fruit garden and how we generally prefer to store the crop for winter or alternatively our favourite way to consume the produce! We managed to cover some of the early and mid-season crops and touched on some of the vegetables that require a lot of space to grow. Let’s move onto the star of the vegetable garden – the tomato. The one veggie (or fruit) that is truly something we all can’t wait to harvest as soon as possible. For this reason alone, I will seed some tomatoes early so I can start eating and enjoying them as early as June! I grow lots of climbing cherry tomatoes that are both hybrid and heirloom. The same goes for the larger tomatoes as I have found that if I grow a blend of these types, I am always guaranteed a good crop. If we happen to have a cooler, cloudier summer, it is the heirloom tomatoes that can provide the bounty. If it is hot, then I get to enjoy both heirlooms and hybrids and the feast if bountiful. As far as cherry tomatoes go, I love Sweet Million hybrids as they are productive and do not crack. Some of my other heirloom favourites are Rapunzel, Chocolate Cherry and Black Cherry. As far as the larger tomatoes that are heirloom include Manitoba, Cherokee Purple and the best ever tasting tomato Brandywine. Other good hybrids include ‘Bush Beefsteak’, ‘Early Girl’ and ‘Celebrity’. The ways to enjoy tomatoes are endless! I always pick everything when our daytime temperatures do not get consistently into the double digits as they really do not grow and can get damaged and thus will store more poorly. Everything that is green mature will ripen and I often have many fresh tomatoes into late November and sometimes into December. I store them in flats in a cool area and ensure I remove any that begin to spoil right away. As far as processing, I make a lot of salsa! It goes into any hot dish that needs tomatoes and brings in the peppers, onions and garlic at the same time. I generally process these so I can store them in jars, but sometimes I will fill zip-lock bags, sealed
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Place your Classified Advertisement by Phone, Fax, Mail or E-mail Extra weeks are one-half original cost • Not responsible for errors in handwritten submissions Ph: 204-759-2644 Ext. 1 Fax: 204-759-2521 E-mail: smpclassified@mymts.net Special rate for Obituaries, Cards of Thanks, In Memoriams Mail: Nesbitt Publishing Ltd., Box 160, Shoal Lake, MB, R0J 1Z0
Minimum 25 words $7.00, additional words 20¢ (plus GST) • It is preferred if Obituaries can be emailed. Any obituary copy that is typeset by our staff will be subject to proof approval prior to publication.
Reach the entire Province: $189.00 (49 weekly papers) Westman or Eastman regions: $119.00
CO M IN G E VE N T S Mountain Road Craft and Bake Sale (Highway 357), Monday, Sept. 7, 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Lunch available. For information 204-8411819. It’s hard to believe but not everyone has Facebook. This ad you’re reading costs $13.50 and reaches over 5 communities and 3,000 readers every week. And next week it will be half price. Planning an event? If you tell them they WILL come. Call Michelle at 204759-2644 ext. 1.
W AN T E D Licensed gun dealer looking for firearms in all classes, and anything firearms related. Inheritance assistance provided. Can store handguns during the ban. Call or text Keith 204-471-9015.
AR T ICL E S F O R SAL E Did You Know? We print Personal and Business Cheques! 100 Personal Cheques $113.99 + taxes, call for pricing on Manual Business Cheques and Laser Business Cheques. Call Connie at 204759-2644 Ext. 2 or email ctwprinting@mymts.net. Nesbitt Publishing, Shoal Lake. Promote your Manitoba made products or services. Weeky newspapers are a great place to advertise your local or Canadian based items and services. Advertise now to get your message out. Boost your reach. Let us help you book your blanket classified ads and be seen. Your ad will be seen in the MCNA Member Newspapers, in
over 368,000+ homes in Manitoba. Please call this newspaper 204759-2644 to book now or call MCNA at 204-947-1691 for more details or to book ads. Taking advantage of our great pricing. MCNA - Manitoba Community Newspapers Association. www.mcna.com
N O T ICE S Private mortgage lender. All real estate types considered. No credit checks done. Deal direct with lender and get quick approval. 403-543-0927. www.firstand secondmortgages.ca Attention to all Nesbitt Publishing customers! We have been having problems with the emails that we send out going to people’s junk or spam folders by mistake. So if you are expecting a reply from an email or an invoice please take a moment to check your junk and spam folders just in case it’s in there. We hope to get this resolved soon. Thanks for your patience. Advertisements and statements contained herein are the sole responsibility of the persons or entities that post the advertisement, and the Manitoba Community Newspaper Association and membership do not make any warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, truthfulness or reliability of such advertisements. For greater information on advertising conditions, please consult the Association’s Blanket Advertising Conditions on our website at www.mcna.com. Urgent Press Releases. Have a newsworthy item to announce? An exciting change in operations? Though we cannot guarantee publication, MCNA will get the information into the right hands for only $35 plus GST/HST. Call MCNA
No discount for municipal or government ads • Ads not pre-paid by Thursday Noon are subject to a $2.50 billing charge
(204) 947-1691 for more information. See www.mcna.com under the “Types of Advertising” tab for more details. Invest in advertising. The cost of advertising is small when you think of the number of people who will potentially attend your event simply because they saw your ad in the newspaper. If the cost of advertising is covered by just two or three admissions to your event, any additional guests you welcome is money in your pocket. Advertising does not cost, it pays! Call Michelle at 204-759-2644 ext. 1. Does Facebook support local? Has your organization ever called up Facebook and asked them for a donation to your cause? Local businesses rely on local support to exist. Shop local today.
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The tendered price must be current and include all taxes at the tender closing date. Fuel is to be delivered to School Division owned tanks situated throughout the School Division. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Submit sealed tenders (email is acceptable) clearly marked “DIESEL TENDER” to be received by 12:00 noon, Friday Sept. 11, 2026, to: Cam Woodcock Transportation Supervisor Box 1170 Minnedosa, MB R0J 1E0 Phone 204-867-2754 (ext. 1) Fax 204-867-2037 • Email cwoodcock@rrsd.mb.ca
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY has immediate openings for the following positions:
SCHOOL BUS DRIVER Duties:
Rolling River School Division invites sealed tenders by the undersigned for approx. 140,000 litres of Clear Diesel Fuel from September 2026 to June 2027.
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Southquill Education is looking for a full-time school bus driver for the community of Rolling River First Nation.
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• Monitoring and supervising passengers during the operation of the school bus • Operating a school bus in a safe, lawful, courteous, and efficient manner and observing and ensuring safety precautions are followed • Driving assigned routes punctually/on schedule as road and weather conditions permit • Managing and adjusting to changing driving conditions • Seeks assistance from Transportation Supervisor/Garage as required Qualifications: • Valid Province of Manitoba School Bus Operator’s Certificate (training available) • Valid Province of Manitoba Class 2 Driver’s License • Good driving record • Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, teachers, and administration • Ability to take initiative and work unsupervised • Ability to work as effectively with others as a member of a team • Ability to problem-solve Please send resume attention Education Director Laura McKay via email at educationcoordinator@southquilled.ca or drop off at education building. If you have any questions, please call 204-6362983.
Autobody Technician We are looking to hire a JOURNEYMAN AUTOBODY TECHNICIAN for a busy auto shop. Would consider third or fourth year apprentice. Applicant should be able to work on all makes and models and perform quality repairs as per industry standards.
Light Duty Mechanic We are looking to hire a full-time JOURNEYMAN LIGHT DUTY MECHANIC. Would consider fourth year apprentice. Duties to include, but not limited to: general engine and mechanical repairs, electrical service diagnosis, oil changes, install and balance tires, perform tire rotations, etc. All applicants must be organized, highly motivated, and have a keen eye for detail. Individuals should have excellent communication and people skills and take pride in delivering outstanding customer service and quality workmanship. We offer competitive pay, group benefit plan and a positive work environment. Applicant must possess a positive attitude and the ability to work as part of a team. Drop off resumes: Shoal Lake Rad & Glass, 316 Elm St., Shoal Lake, MB Email: shoallakeradglass@gmail.com Phone: 204-759-2251 We appreciate your interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Friday, September 4, 2026
Op ening of N eep a w a ’s new h ea lth centre resch eduled Neepawa: The Banner & Press – The expected opening of Neepawa’s new health centre has been pushed back a few months. In a statement released by Prairie Mountain Health, the revised timeline is mid to late 2027, which will allow additional time to recruit, onboard and train staff before patients are admitted to the new facility. Baldur / Glenboro: The Gazette – The Glenboro Legion has paid tribute to the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Legion with a striking mural on the north wall of the building’s exterior. The large-scale mural painted by Manitoba artist Michel Saint Hilaire, honours the men and women who have served Canada by bringing the branches together – land, air, and sea. Dauphin: The Herald – If all goes as planned, emergency department services will be restored at the Dauphin Regional Health Centre (DRHC) as a temporary facility by Labour Day. Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew made the announcement on Aug. 17. With clean up done, DRHC has entered the restoration and rebuild phase of the project, with procurement of supplies and equipment underway. Killarney: The Guide – The completion of the new Buckets and Borders outdoor basketball court at Killarney School was officially opened on Aug. 21 with a an array of events including a three-point competition. Watching over play is a statue of a friendly Sea Bear, brought forth by Justin Lee and Ian Patterson of Buckets and Borders, who partnered with the Winnipeg Sea Bears Foundation to make the dream a reality. The Winnipeg Sea Bears basketball team just won their first Canadian Elite Basketball League Championship. Moosomin: The WorldSpectator – Joanne and Morgan Kerr and their staff of Moosomin Dairy Queen (DQ) set a new record in sales of Blizzards on Miracle Treat Day. Selling 11,196 Blizzards this year, raising $52,635 for the Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital, putting the total over the past five years to $178,000 and being noted as the top fundraising DQ location. Boissevain: The Recorder – The community of Deloraine came out in droves for the red carpet premiere of a
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Paper Clips News from MB/SK weeklies short film made by a few of their own. Back on July 23, “Whitetail” a film by Nick Dietrich and Laughlin McKinnon, made its debut at the Deloraine Theatre. Treherne: The Times – Tnt Harness and Tack, a business owned by Terry and Theresa Early and family at Holland, is celebrating its 30th anniversary of keeping horse lovers across Canada and the world satisfied. The newly established store needed after a fire in January 2005 is being looked at as a great decision. Baldur / Glenboro: The Gazette – The brainstorming of five women back in February has kick started the creation of a new history book for Cypress River. The purpose of the community’s third history book is to capture changes in terms of personal histories with family pictures, business owners, new to town, a former resident, or a long-term citizen. Chairperson / Lead is Ellen Law. Moosomin: The WorldSpectator – A Moosomin business, along with 11 others in Saskatchewan, have been the victims of a large-scale fraud targeting the heavy-duty trucking and transportation sector. Investigation determined that these businesses received phone calls from individuals interested in purchasing tires, engine oil, and/ or trailer parts. Credit card information would be provided over the phone, with the transaction showing to be approved and pending. Businesses would then ship the items by courier. at which time the credit card would be declined, and no payment was received. Virden: The EmpireAdvance – Overcoming a childhood learning disability, Maggie Mae (Marjory) Holmes of Pierson has become an author, releasing her first full book “When God Knows Your Name” in June. Killarney: The Guide – Plan it, host it, and they will come is a trademark of activities in Killarney with the 11th Annual Filipino Festival drawing nearly a thousand people on July 26 at the Shamrock Centre, which was transformed into a vivid, other world.
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The plans for this attractive two bedroom home include an unfinished basement, handy for a secondary suite for the inlaws or student rentals, if more bedrooms aren’t needed. The covered entry leads into a foyer with a lofty 11-foot ceiling. To the immediate left are a coat closet and a threepiece bathroom with a shower. Adjacent is the second bedroom or den, which overlooks the front garden. This room is ideally located for a home office. Beyond the foyer, the ceiling height lowers to nine feet. To the left is an L-shaped stairway to the unfinished basement. The great room complex features 11-foot ceilings throughout. Flanked by windows, the gas fireplace in the great room will cast its warmth into the kitchen and dining area. Both the dining area and the kitchen enjoy access to a covered deck that overlooks the back garden. The roomy kitchen includes a prep island with an eating bar, as well as counter space next to the fridge. The master suite, overlooking the back garden for privacy, has a doorway to the kitchen. The ensuite boasts an oval soaker tub, set at an angle to save space. Double basins will ease the morning rush hour. A handy shelf is fitted on one side of the shower stall, and the toilet is partly enclosed. The walk-in closet
features a window, as well as plenty of room for a couple’s clothes and accessories, and also includes access to the laundry room. Access from the laundry room to the double garage allows it to double as a mud room, with a bench and storage cubbies above. A doorway in the garage offers access to the side garden. Exterior finishes include stucco with brick accents. Decorative garage doors echo the design of the den window. The roof, with three peaks, is shingled. This home measures 42 feet wide and 67 feet deep, for a total of 1,600 square feet, not counting the unfinished basement. Plans for design 1-3-685 are available for $835 (set of 5), $900 (set of 8) and $952 for a super set of 10. Please add GST or HST (where applicable) to both the plan price and postage charges. Our new 52nd edition of the Home Plan Catalogue containing over 300 plans is available for $16.50 (includes taxes, postage and handling). Make all cheques and money orders payable to “Jenish House Design Ltd.” and mail to: Jenish House Design Ltd., c/o South Mountain Press, #201 – 1658 Commerce Ave., Kelowna, BC, V1X 8A9 or see our web page order form on: www.jenish.com and email your order to: homeplans @jenish.com.
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